Postdoctoral Fellow 2 X Ray - Agile System Sponberg Lab
Company: Georgia Tech
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Location
Atlanta, GA
Job Summary
The College of Sciences () at the Georgia Institute of Technology
in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow
position in the School of Physics (https://physics.gatech.edu/).
Professor Simon Sponberg's research group is active in exploring
the physical and physiological mechanisms underlying agile animal
movement. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional
commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.
Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Physics will be a member
of the Agile System Lab to work the multi-scale physics of muscle
as a versatile actuator under the direction of Professor Simon
Sponberg. As part of their employment, the postdoc will participate
in a large multi-university team collaboration on muscle biophysics
and movement in unsteady conditions involving biologists,
physicists, applied mathematicians, and mechanical engineers. The
postdoc will help with the execution and facilitation of this
project. This role will be vitally important to the success of this
project and will also be responsible for mentorship of
undergraduate and graduate students within the group and as part of
the multi-university research team. The postdoctoral fellowship
offers a competitive salary and benefits. As a Research University
in the University System of Georgia, it is vital that Georgia Tech
maintain a vibrant research program to fulfill its missions in
scholarship, instruction, and service. Georgia Tech's research
program provides doctoral training opportunities as well as
important experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate
students.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Biophysics, Materials or
Related Fields.
Preferred Qualifications
The candidate will have a background in experimental biophysics,
biophysical modeling, soft matter, x-ray scattering or diffraction,
muscle physiology, biomechanics, or related disciplines. In
addition, expertise in working with biological tissue experiments,
materials testing, multiscale modeling, or muscle physiology would
facilitate project goals. The successful candidate will have some
relevant experience, being amenable to training in related topics,
and be available to show both independent problem solving and the
ability to work together in a collaborative multidisciplinary lab
environment. Student Success Criteria
Required Documents to Attach
Applicants should prepare the following materials as PDF files: (1)
a cover letter briefly summarizing their scientific background,
strengths, research interests, and why they are a good fit for the
position, (2) a curriculum vitae including a complete list of
publications, and (3) the names of three references willing to
provide letters of recommendation.
Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files via
Applications will be considered beginning April 1, 2024, but the
search will continue until the positions are filled.
Contact Information
Requests for information may be directed to . Please use "Postdoc 2
X Ray Inquiry" as the title of the email.
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Other Information
An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment,
and a background check must be completed prior to beginning
employment.
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